James V. Murphy

May 9, 1947 ~ November 20, 2017

Jim Murphy, 70, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 20, 2017, in Lincoln. He was born May 9, 1947 to Joseph and Ann (Erhart). He is a 1966 graduate of Weeping Water High School.

Jim was in the Army from 1966 – 1968 serving in the Vietnam War. He was employed at Commscope (formerly Western Electric) in Omaha. Jim was a member of the American Legion Post #237 & Firing Squad and St Patrick's Catholic Church in Manley. In previous years, he enjoyed coaching Little League football and baseball, volunteering as a Weeping Water fireman and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Jim married Dorothy (Parson) on November 19, 1966 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Manley. Three children were born to this union, Doug (Kelly) of Constantine, MI, Miki Bruns, of Elmwood, and Bobbi (Darold) Keene, of Otoe. Son Roland (Carolanne) Weidle, of Germany who lived with the family as an exchange student in 1982-83. Grandchildren Ellen, KiAnna, Emy, Caleb, Josiah, Kara, Samuel, Isaac, and Evelyn Murphy, Tyler and Dylan Burns, Emily and Anna Weidle.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law Barbara and Lynn Parson, son-in-law John Bruns, brother Joe Murphy, sisters-in-law Charlotte Clauss, Vicki Murphy and Lee Murphy, and niece Brenda Foster.

He is survived by sisters Mary (Bill) Stoner, Kathleen Murphy and Margaret (Carl) Voyles. Brothers Charles (Carolyn), Michael, Jerome (Nancy), Steve and John; sisters-in-law Cammy (Mike) Bridgman, and Kathy (Rod) Johnson. Brothers-in-law Dale (Debbie), Alan (Patty), John (Maryann), Terry (Linda), David (Lori), and Jeff Parson. Godson Chris Clauss, many many nieces nephews, cousins and an abundance of friends.

Visitation will be Friday at the Church from 1:00 P.M. until time of Rosary at 7:00 P.M. with family greeting friends from 5-7 pm.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church Manley, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date.

Condolences may be sent to fusselmanallenharvey.com

Arrangements By:  Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, 413 Elm Street, Louisville, NE 68037   402-234-3985